When I started my journey of my own codependent recovery, I never imagined that I would meet such inspiring and transparent people. A lot of you may remember Marcedes from previous blog posts and her work in the recovery community. She has truly been an inspiration to me since our first conversation. I’ve learned so … Read more
This has been a week of enlightenment. Someone recently asked me my opinion about something I feel strong about. I’ve grown enough to know that my opinion may not be the same as everyone else but it doesn’t make my feelings invalid or less than. I am only in control of myself and my choices. … Read more
When shit gets deep, put your boots on and walk through it. I went to an alanon meeting today. I’ve missed going the last few weeks. If you know me, you’ll notice I don’t care to be the center of attention. Public speaking isn’t my thing, but embarking on this new journey has forced me … Read more
Have you ever struggled with the phrase “tough love”? I sure have. When you love someone who struggles with addiction those two words get thrown around pretty loosely. I have an issue with these words at the moment. My struggles with loving an addict are far from over. I have an immediate family member who … Read more
**I am not the original writer** Scrolling through facebook yesterday and I came across a post that was eerily similar to my own story. Children are not given credit for our full capability to understand. When you grow up this way, you have to work twice as hard to change your own outcome. Everyday is … Read more
First, let me tell you just a bit about me. Before I share about my work or what compelled me to go forth on this mission of service work to the still suffering addict or those searching for additional recovery support. Rose in a large family, with serious generational dysfunction, abused mentally and physically, during … Read more
Maybe I don’t know what it’s like to be physically dependent on drugs. Yes, that you are right. I’ve never been physically addicted to anything myself. But losing my mother to addiction and having a child with someone who was tormented by the same disease has given me some insight that I pray nobody else … Read more
So many of us had this unpleasant and awkward situation present itself. I know for myself that holidays were OVERLY stressful for me when my mother and ex husband were in active addiction. It was luck of the draw on what type of personality you got that day. And little eyes are always watching. They … Read more
**I AM NOT THE ORIGINAL WRITER** The answer is simple. Right there. At the pre-natal class. At the parenting class. Laboring to give birth. Soothing her crying baby. Rocking her baby. Watching her baby sleep. Right there. Recording her baby’s milestones. Child-proofing her house. Preserving a tiny tooth, a clip of hair. Strapping her … Read more
As days come and go With the passing of time Some don’t seem to know Why i can’t pretend I’m fine I remember happy times Times we spent together Now i look around for signs Because you’re gone forever This disease has robbed me And staked claim to your soul My babies you’ll never see … Read more
